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Risk Management

Peanut Butter Recall Continues

Seniors are among those at the highest risk of contracting fatal infections from peanut products contaminated with salmonella, and recently more products were put on the recall list.

Aging Committee Holds Hearing on Economy’s Effect

Last week, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Herb Kohl (D-WI) held a hearing on the economic downturn’s effect on retirement security, particularly for those who are on the brink of retirement.

Dining Services Could Help Cut Dementia Risks

Senior living communities offering menu choices that include lots of fish, olive oil, veggies, and other foods common in Mediterranean-style cuisine could help residents ward off mild cognitive impairment, also known as borderline dementia.

Resident “Flourishers” May Live Longer

Senior living providers have yet another reason to make the active engagement of their residents a priority—not only will residents feel happier, they’ll also live longer. According to recent research published in American Psychologist, about 17 percent o

Overweight Seniors Need More ADL Help

A new study highlights an increasing challenge for assisted living providers—caring for overweight and obese seniors. Researchers used to think that obesity increased the risk of death in all age groups, but a new study by The Peninsula Medical School in

Circadian Rhythm Problems May Lead to Memory Loss Among Seniors

Even seniors who get enough sleep may be affected by circadian rhythm problems, which can then lead to short-term memory loss and a decline in overall memory function. Stanford University researchers have concluded that when an individual’s natural body c

Robot Helps Comfort Seniors With Dementia

Paro, a fur-covered robot that looks like a seal pup, has become a popular therapeutic toy for seniors with dementia—giving providers another way of addressing behavioral disturbances among assisted living residents with Alzheimer’s disease. The robot, wh

Proactive Strategies to Minimize Depression in Seniors

Depression, and even suicide, can seriously affect the health and wellbeing of seniors. Learn about the prevalence of and contributors to depression among seniors, including inadvertent triggers from the environment that can escalate the symptoms. Explore

Reduce Workers Comp Claims in an Aging–In–Place World

Your residents (and your staff!) are aging in place, but that doesn’t mean your workers’ compensation claims need to skyrocket. Learn to create an effective safety incentive program, the value of safety committees, establishing the best policies and proce